IWB's look too uncomfortable, so I'm thinking OWB.
This is all new to me.

3rdgen40

06-19-2011, 07:47

OWB is the only way I carry.I have tried several different IWB's with several different guns.Never could find a comfortable combination that worked for me.I now carry my Sig 239 in a DeSantis speed scabbard.This gun/holster combo is the most comfortable I have ever worn.
http://www.desantisholster.com/store/SEARCH-BY-GUN-MANUFACTURER/RUGER/SP101-2-14/BELT-HOLSTERS/Speed-Scabbard

rohanreginald

06-19-2011, 07:47

http://shop.ihlusa.com/product.sc?productId=101&categoryId=2

It's all I wear.

http://shop.ihlusa.com/images/1237848588969435044656.jpeg

Fedor

06-19-2011, 08:00

I always wear loose untucked shirts, so I cant see a reason to mess with an IWB.

Thanks

3rdgen40

06-19-2011, 08:02

http://shop.ihlusa.com/product.sc?productId=101&categoryId=2

It's all I wear.

http://shop.ihlusa.com/images/1237848588969435044656.jpeg
Thanks for the link ! I have searched and searched for the right holster for my M9A1.I just ordered one of these for it...:cool:

Lockback

06-19-2011, 08:04

For me, IWB works better for concealment but I do carry my Glock(s) in an Don Hume beltslide OWB fairly regularly as well ....

IndyGunFreak

06-19-2011, 08:16

Need a price range really, a Good OWB can probably run from $50-$150+. Also figure on needing to get a gun belt. Otherwise your holster is gonna sag badly (yes, even on your heavy belt from Wal Mart/Tractor Supply, etc..), not to mention be uncomfortable. Expect $50-$100 on a gun belt.

IGF

Bill Lumberg

06-19-2011, 08:30

Correct.

jedi573

06-19-2011, 08:50

I always wear loose untucked shirts, so I cant see a reason to mess with an IWB.

Thanks
Generally speaking, loose untucked shirts are what you wear with an IWB as well.

I understand you wrote that it "looks" uncomfortable. Don't knock it till you've tried it! I carry a Glock 17 off-duty in a Blade-Tech IWB holster. I like it quite a bit. :)

Andy

BigLaw

06-19-2011, 08:53

My favorite OWB holster is 5 Shot leathers pancake holster. The fitting is perfect, not too tight, not loose, and you get that click when you holster your gun letting you know its in there. I have them for my Glock 23, 5" 1911 and commander size 1911. They keep the gun close to your body and ride just right. It is the most concealable and comfortable holster I've ever used. My second choice is the Mitch Rosen Premier (mine is the express model) I own a lot of different custom holsters and these two are the ones I always end up wearing.

collim1

06-19-2011, 08:59

I am quite fond of the Don Hume H721 with thumb break. I have one for each gun I carry along with a 1.5" Beltman.

I gave up on IWB carry years ago. I carry either a Jframe or a P239 in it and it conceals well (not perfectly) with a dark polo.

Lior

06-19-2011, 09:14

Safariland 6378 is pretty good.

ranburr1

06-19-2011, 15:10

It completely depends on you, your belt, and the particular style of gun. What is ideal for a 1911 might not work for a Glock.

malleable

06-19-2011, 15:15

Safariland 6378 is pretty good.

agreed

Walk Soft

06-19-2011, 15:17

I like the crossbreed OWB.

up1911fan

06-19-2011, 16:44

I really like the Kramer Belt Scabbard.

vmann

06-19-2011, 16:51

i like the galco fx, or fletch...i also am really digging my blackhawk serpa cqc with the belt attachment...either way, i am only down with owb or pocket carry....i cant stand iwb...

B.Reid

06-19-2011, 18:30

I like the Askins style holster.

cowboy1964

06-19-2011, 18:43

You'd have to have one heck of a bulky, loose fitting covering garment to cover most Safariland holsters.

G26AZ

06-19-2011, 19:13

I always used to carry OWB too because I never found an IWB holster that was comfortable. Then I tried the Galco King Tuck (similair to Crossbreed Super-Tuck, IIRC) - and found it to be VERY comfortable. Its now what I wear most of the time for my Glock 19. The large piece of leather behind the holster spreads the weight out and molds to your body's shape. The only downside to it that I've found is that there is no way to adjust the tension of the holster, and if I turn it upside down, my pistol falls out of it with just a tiny shake.

dgg9

06-19-2011, 19:19

My favorite OWB style is the original Alessi CQC, now very well rendered by TT Gunleather.

In "bang for the buck plus quick delivery" terms, it's hard to beat the FIST Basic or Close Cropped Basic; basically the same money as Galco but much superior product.

The Kramer horsehide canted scabbard is unlike anything else, and if you see one in the used market, I'd definitely buy it and try it.

DaneA

06-19-2011, 20:27

I wear my Crossbreed Super Tuck everyday, but I have a Bianchi Black Widow for the occasional OWB carry. It is the second one of these that I have. The first one is over 20 years old and still looks and functions like new.

Two Guns

06-19-2011, 20:41

The best OWB holster to me is the Kramer belt scabbard.

Toorop

06-19-2011, 21:03

I like my TT Gunleather and Mitch Rosen. I am looking at a kydex holster as well. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

ranburr1

06-19-2011, 22:10

You'd have to have one heck of a bulky, loose fitting covering garment to cover most Safariland holsters.

Not true. The conceal ability of a Safariland is directly related to the mounting system used. I can easily conceal a 1911 with a T-shirt when using the adjustable can't mount from Wilson Combat.

IndyGunFreak

06-20-2011, 03:06

I like my TT Gunleather and Mitch Rosen. I am looking at a kydex holster as well. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

For a Kydex OWB, My favorite is Sidearmors Modular OWB.

Awesome holster... I've had mine for a few years.

IGF

dregotglock

06-21-2011, 09:13

I personally prefer owb as well esp in the Texas heat. Prefer leather over kydex any day of the week for a comfortable fit.

mikekjg

06-21-2011, 18:13

Raven Phantom with the pancake wing attachment in the rear and standard loop up front. Switched from a VM2 and this set-up is far superior for me.

Orive 8

06-21-2011, 19:19

The Kramer Horsehide belt scabbard, I have been using this holster as my primary EDC holster with whatever gun is my EDC gun since the early 90s.

I29alpha

06-21-2011, 19:39

I personally prefer owb as well esp in the Texas heat. Prefer leather over kydex any day of the week for a comfortable fit.

+1 for Lonestar Tactical. Love mine, I'm wearing it right now in fact. :)

Fedor

06-21-2011, 20:42

+1 for Lonestar Tactical. Love mine, I'm wearing it right now in fact. :)

I like the looks of the Lonestar Tactical, does it conceal well?

I29alpha

06-21-2011, 21:18

I like the looks of the Lonestar Tactical, does it conceal well?

Very well. Rides high, but not too high. It doesn't 'flop'. One of the most comfortable OWB holsters I've had. My EDC with my 30.

bmylesk

06-21-2011, 21:20

get a IWB. just buy something descent like a crossbreed! i have one for my G23, best choice i ever made.

Fedor

06-22-2011, 05:00

I know I wouldnt like an IWB, I'm not going to mess with one.

Old Junes

06-22-2011, 06:22

My favorite OWB is the Blackhawk Serpa. It holds the gun very securely and makes holstering and re-holstering very easy.

AndABeer

06-22-2011, 06:33

My fave mainly because it is the only OWB I have found with a sweat guard:

I think concealed carry is just that. Who's gonna see it? Function tops my list in a holster :dunno:

TurtleBoy617

06-23-2011, 05:14

what kind of shirts do you guys wear? I'd have to look like an absolute slob in a huge shirt in order to hide an OWB.

If there is some kind of trick to OWB carry let me know, it's more comfortable, but all I have is a Galco FLETCH for a G23.

I always figured it's impractical for summer carry.

Bill Lumberg

06-23-2011, 05:56

Normal shirts. The galco fletch is an excellent holster and easily concealed. Very practical for summer carry. What gunbelt are you using? If you want an edge, try a glock sport holster. Flatter than just about anything else, and they're not expensive.

TurtleBoy617

06-23-2011, 05:59

Normal shirts. The galco fletch is an excellent holster and easily concealed. Very practical for summer carry. What gunbelt are you using? If you want an edge, try a glock sport holster. Flatter than just about anything else, and they're not expensive.

I have a comp-tac belt. it is great, thick and has that kydex in it

Seraph

06-23-2011, 08:42

That's just plain ugly, I like leather.

OK. I guess bad taste sometimes comes with bad manners.

Old Junes

06-23-2011, 09:17

I think concealed carry is just that. Who's gonna see it? Function tops my list in a holster :dunno:

Totally agree! I mean the Crossbreed Supertuck Deluxe isn't pretty... but its one of the most comfortable holsters you'll ever find and that is why its so popular.

BailRecoveryAgent

06-23-2011, 10:10

what kind of shirts do you guys wear? I'd have to look like an absolute slob in a huge shirt in order to hide an OWB.

If there is some kind of trick to OWB carry let me know, it's more comfortable, but all I have is a Galco FLETCH for a G23.

I always figured it's impractical for summer carry.

I have a comp-tac belt. it is great, thick and has that kydex in it

I wear the same size tshirts that I would wear if I didn't carry, and conceal a G23 OWB in shorts and tshirts all the time. I have the CompTac gun belt as well, excellent choice. I use a Galco Cop Series, which is similar to the FLETCH except the FLETCH is a much better holster. I had one before I had the gun belt, and returned it do to it flopping and sagging to much on an inadequate belt, and kick myself all the time for not keeping it.

The Galco Concealable is another excellent OWB option, high ride just like the FLETCH, but without the thumb break. Galco forward molds their holsters, and that keeps the grip of the gun up tight against your side, making it ideal for the 3-4:00 carry position.

Not really... Some people just don't like Kydex no matter how nice it is. He just voiced it.

IGF

CertifiedGunNut

06-23-2011, 11:24

I recently got a FlapJack from Alabama Holster and all I can say is WOW! It is more comfortable than IWB and it concelas great. Rides high and pulls the gun in tight. The retention is superior to leather and keeps the gun locked in. Blows away the raven I was using that broke. It looks good too!

Here is the link:
http://alabamaholster.com/index.php?p=2_26

Seraph

06-23-2011, 11:28

Not really... Some people just don't like Kydex no matter how nice it is. He just voiced it.

IGF

OK, thanks.

pizza_pablo

06-23-2011, 11:37

I recently got a FlapJack from Alabama Holster and all I can say is WOW! It is more comfortable than IWB and it concelas great. Rides high and pulls the gun in tight. The retention is superior to leather and keeps the gun locked in. Blows away the raven I was using that broke. It looks good too!

Here is the link:
http://alabamaholster.com/index.php?p=2_26
Is it 4 times better than a Glock Sport Combat?

Fedor

06-23-2011, 11:38

Sorry if I stepped on any toes, but those kydex holsters are butt ugly.
Give me Leather, there is already too much plastic on pistols.

BailRecoveryAgent

06-23-2011, 12:46

Is it 4 times better than a Glock Sport Combat?

No kidding, $65?:wow:

CertifiedGunNut

06-23-2011, 13:28

Is it 4 times better than a Glock Sport Combat?

Nope....maybe ten times. And yes, I own and have used a Glock Sport Combat and the Alabama FlapJack so I can give an actual informed opinion.

pizza_pablo

06-23-2011, 14:26

Nope....maybe ten times. And yes, I own and have used a Glock Sport Combat and the Alabama FlapJack so I can give an actual informed opinion.

Huh...thanks :wavey:

glocker73

06-23-2011, 22:06

TT GunLeather snap pancake. It conceals very well and looks even better.

garebel

06-24-2011, 21:20

Normal shirts. The galco fletch is an excellent holster and easily concealed. Very practical for summer carry. What gunbelt are you using? If you want an edge, try a glock sport holster. Flatter than just about anything else, and they're not expensive.

Big +1 on the Glock Sport Combat holster. I own one as well, and would highly recommend it.
Ambidextrous, and able to carry any Glock (there are two different sizes, one for .45 and 10mm, and another for all other models)
Good retention and does indeed hold your weapon very flat.

I also cannot stress enough the importance of a good gunbelt BTW.
Without that, you're pretty much p----ng in the wind.

AGAF

06-25-2011, 08:28

what kind of shirts do you guys wear? I'd have to look like an absolute slob in a huge shirt in order to hide an OWB.

Much of this depends on your body shape/build. I have broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Therefore, shirts tend to hang on me more than others creating a nice cavity on either side of my waist. It is very easy to conceal an OWB holster (such as the Galco Concealable) because of this. Take someone that has a large waist that is perfectly in line with their shoulders plus a decent sized gut for example. Their shirts would fit much tighter around the waist line and OWB would not work well for them. This is why each person must find what works for themselves. Its the same premise in choosing a firearm. It is a bit naive for someone to expect that what works well for them would work equally as well for someone else.......

Good luck with your choice!

Toorop

06-26-2011, 15:16

For a Kydex OWB, My favorite is Sidearmors Modular OWB.

Awesome holster... I've had mine for a few years.

IGF
Their gear does look nice. I am down to them and Raven concealment.

CertifiedGunNut

07-11-2011, 08:27

I also cannot stress enough the importance of a good gunbelt BTW. Without that, you're pretty much p----ng in the wind.

Probably the most overlooked aspect of carrying a gun. People spend hundereds on a gun, up to a hundred on a holster and then thread a walmart special belt through it.

X-Concealment

07-11-2011, 14:15

If you are looking for Kydex, take a look at this thread: http://glocktalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17539071&postcount=42
http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1328122&page=3